Israeli President Herzog's Australia visit met with protests and antisemitic graffiti

Israeli President Isaac Herzog's visit to Australia was marked by significant protests and antisemitic incidents. Graffiti calling for his death was found at Melbourne University, and a protest in Sydney turned violent, resulting in injuries, tear gas, and nine people being charged.

Australian political leaders urged calm following the clashes. Herzog described the level of antisemitism in Australia as 'frightening' and stated that the violence was not an isolated event.